Replacement Of Wiper Blades - Subaru Legacy Outback 2008 Owner's Manual

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Maintenance and service
nozzles.
CAUTION
. Adjust the washer fluid concen-
tration appropriately for the out-
side temperature. If the concen-
tration is inappropriate, sprayed
washer fluid may freeze on the
windshield and obstruct your
view, and the fluid may freeze in
the reservoir tank.
. Never use engine coolant as
washer fluid because it could
cause paint damage.

Replacement of wiper blades

Grease, wax, insects, or other material on
the windshield (or rear window) or the
wiper blade results in jerky wiper opera-
tion and streaking on the glass. If you
cannot remove the streaks after operating
the windshield washer or if the wiper
operation is jerky, clean the outer surface
of the windshield (or rear window) and the
wiper blades using a sponge or soft cloth
with a neutral detergent or mild-abrasive
cleaner. After cleaning, rinse the wind-
shield (or rear window) and wiper blades
with clean water. The windshield (or rear
window) is clean if beads do not form
when you rinse the windshield (or rear
window) with water.
CAUTION
. Do not clean the wiper blades
with gasoline or a solvent, such
as paint thinner or benzine. This
will cause deterioration of the
wiper blades.
. When you wish to raise the
passenger-side wiper arm, first
raise the driver-side wiper arm.
Otherwise, the passenger-side
wiper assembly and driver-side
wiper assembly will touch each
other, possibly resulting in
scratches.
. Return the passenger-side wiper
arm to its original position before
returning the driver-side wiper
arm to its original position.
Otherwise, the passenger-side
wiper assembly and driver-side
wiper assembly will touch each
other, possibly resulting in
scratches.
If you cannot eliminate the streaking even
after following this method, replace the
wiper blades using the following proce-
dures: